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Stunning plated serving of Homemade Cheddar Cheese Sauce, a chef-tested recipe by Chef Jorj Morgan.
Jorj Morgan

Cheddar Cheese Sauce

A luxurious, deeply golden cheese sauce emerges from the seamless melting of sharp cheddar and Monterey Jack into a creamy, velvety base. This rich, profound accompaniment transforms everything it touches, from baked potatoes to artisan macaroni, into pure comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2.5 cups
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

The Base
  • 2 cups White Sauce for Mac and Cheese (see recipe)
The Creamed Base (The Cheese)
  • 4 ounces cheddar cheese, grated, about 1 cup
  • 4 ounces Monterey Jack cheese, grated, about 1 cup

Method
 

Prepare the Béchamel
  1. Prepare the White Sauce.
  2. Once it has thickened, turn off the heat.
The Textural Finish
  1. Whisk in the cheddar cheese. When the cheddar has completely melted, whisk in the Monterey Jack.